What do you think?
Rate this book
Sun Dance: A Dark Fantasy Horror Novel
THE PLAINS ARE HAUNTED BY A NEW MONSTER—AND THE CARNIVAL MUST FACE IT BEFORE NIGHTFALL.
1952, South Dakota. The Thunder & Shield Traveling Carnival arrives on the prairie expecting ticket sales, not a war. But when Sheriff Peter Hahkota calls on Atlas, Saul, and Carny for help, they discover something far worse than crooked lawmen or Klansmen waiting in the dark.
A wendigo is loose on the reservation—an ancient man-eater born of hunger and human flesh. Mangled bodies litter the plains, and every night the killings spread. No rifle, no fire, no ordinary weapon can stop it.
To fight the horror, the carnival’s guardians must risk Saul, whose pursuit of forbidden magic leads him into a trap; Atlas, whose strength may not be enough against an enemy that cannot die; and Carny, whose scarlet tattoos burn with dangerous power he still doesn’t understand.
Sun Dance is the bone-rattling third entry in the Thunder & Shield series, a blend of pulp heroics, occult horror, and midcentury Americana. Perfect for fans of Robert McCammon, Stephen King’s Cycle of the Werewolf, and supernatural thrillers steeped in folklore and blood.
1952, South Dakota. The Thunder & Shield Traveling Carnival arrives on the prairie expecting ticket sales, not a war. But when Sheriff Peter Hahkota calls on Atlas, Saul, and Carny for help, they discover something far worse than crooked lawmen or Klansmen waiting in the dark.
A wendigo is loose on the reservation—an ancient man-eater born of hunger and human flesh. Mangled bodies litter the plains, and every night the killings spread. No rifle, no fire, no ordinary weapon can stop it.
To fight the horror, the carnival’s guardians must risk Saul, whose pursuit of forbidden magic leads him into a trap; Atlas, whose strength may not be enough against an enemy that cannot die; and Carny, whose scarlet tattoos burn with dangerous power he still doesn’t understand.
Sun Dance is the bone-rattling third entry in the Thunder & Shield series, a blend of pulp heroics, occult horror, and midcentury Americana. Perfect for fans of Robert McCammon, Stephen King’s Cycle of the Werewolf, and supernatural thrillers steeped in folklore and blood.
383 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 6, 2024
About the author
Samuel Brower
50 books73 followersBestselling author Samuel Brower crafts haunting, immersive tales that blur the line between horror, dark fantasy, and the supernatural. His breakout novel, Haint, became an Amazon bestseller in 2024, cementing his reputation as a must-read voice in modern horror fiction. To date, Brower has published ten gripping novels and dozens of chilling short stories, with his work featured in renowned magazines like Voices, Nine Tales, and Zero Flash. A professional member of both the Horror Writers Association and the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association, Brower brings a seasoned, masterful touch to every eerie world he creates.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews
May 25, 2026
Folklore galore
In this trilogy's installment, a carnival trio - Viking-descended Atlas, magician Saul, and Atlas's adopted son - battle the Wendigo, a terrifying Native American mythical creature. Their fight requires combined magical skills and indigenous knowledge. Meanwhile, Lois, a blind woman previously saved by the trio after losing her soul to a demon, escapes the Brotherhood's religious group. Despite her blindness, she journeys west after a vision revealing the potential death of her loved ones, determined to help her family and alter her prophetic fate.
In this trilogy's installment, a carnival trio - Viking-descended Atlas, magician Saul, and Atlas's adopted son - battle the Wendigo, a terrifying Native American mythical creature. Their fight requires combined magical skills and indigenous knowledge. Meanwhile, Lois, a blind woman previously saved by the trio after losing her soul to a demon, escapes the Brotherhood's religious group. Despite her blindness, she journeys west after a vision revealing the potential death of her loved ones, determined to help her family and alter her prophetic fate.
February 23, 2026
Gotta Love A Good Wendigo Story
Another great read from Brower. The characters continue to be fun, the action continues to be exciting, and the plot has enough meat to stay interesting. If you enjoyed the first two books you will love this one. It scratched the pulpy monster battle itch quite nicely. I look forward to reading the 4th one whenever it comes out!
Another great read from Brower. The characters continue to be fun, the action continues to be exciting, and the plot has enough meat to stay interesting. If you enjoyed the first two books you will love this one. It scratched the pulpy monster battle itch quite nicely. I look forward to reading the 4th one whenever it comes out!
July 23, 2026
Excellent addition to the series
Another awesome story with our friends in the Thunder and Shield traveling carnival. I love how the characters are growing, hope there's more to come!
Another awesome story with our friends in the Thunder and Shield traveling carnival. I love how the characters are growing, hope there's more to come!
March 25, 2026
Good read
Not disappointed.very good kept me on the edge of my seat. Always rooting for the carnival team. Good good book. I keep hoping for more.
Not disappointed.very good kept me on the edge of my seat. Always rooting for the carnival team. Good good book. I keep hoping for more.
Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews